Understanding the Sales Force

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

I began debunking sales articles when the first ones predicting the death of selling appeared circa 2008. Back then, new digital marketing companies were telling everyone that salespeople would be replaced by inbound marketing. "Inbound is King," they said. Later, articles predicting the end of selling became both more prolific and more specific including the certain death of: Solution Selling Cold Calling Consultative Selling Sales Process SPIN Selling and more.

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The Sales Readiness Blog

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

To have the most productive coaching sessions, start with these two elements - the right mindset and powerful questions. Whether you're a seasoned sales coach or just starting, focusing on your mindset and asking the right questions can transform your coaching sessions.

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The Center for Sales Strategy

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

The economic downturn we are experiencing has led to increased competition and a greater need for effective recruitment. As a result, finding and hiring the best talent has become a top priority for many organizations, and it is likely to remain so for the foreseeable future. Even companies that have traditionally received a steady flow of job applications may struggle to attract top talent in the current climate.

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Membrain

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

“Eight out of ten companies are drastically overcharged by Salesforce.

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Longer sales cycles. Increasingly discerning buyers. More meetings. Intensifying competition. Economic uncertainty. Go-to-market teams of every size, in every industry, are grappling with these challenges firsthand. Thankfully, there’s an answer. We’ve developed an entirely new way for GTM leaders to identify and execute proven, data-driven strategies that drive revenue.

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Janek Performance Group

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Every lost sale starts with good intentions. While selling, the best intentions cannot counteract sales mistakes. No matter how great the product or service is, sales mistakes prevent reps from reaching their potential. When selling, sometimes prevention is the best cure. This article reviews five costly sales mistakes and how sales reps can avoid them.

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RAIN Group

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

The world of B2B selling looks far different than it once did. Top sellers know they must go well beyond discussing features and benefits. They need to be closely tuned in to the buying process for each member of the buying committee while consistently meeting buyers where they are throughout the cycle. That’s a tall ask, as it turns out. According to Gartner , as many as ten decision makers might make up a B2B buying center.

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Nutshell

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

One day, we may live in a future where we have robots that can do everything for us. At the moment, though, we’re a long way from that future—most tasks still require a human touch, particularly when it comes to sales. Even so, there’s still such a thing as sales automation, where you use digital tools to automatically perform routine sales tasks for you so you can spend your time working on other things.

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The Center for Sales Strategy

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Across all industries, sales managers and account executives spend thousands of hours each year crafting collateral that will support them while they engage with their prospects. If they're particularly astute, they might even try personalizing some of the figures and facts they use to demonstrate why their services are the best options these prospects can choose.

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The Sales Readiness Blog

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Can a company succeed without managers? Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Meta, thinks so. He's proposed a cost-cutting measure to "flatten" the organization by removing layers of middle management. Is this idea feasible?

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Sales and Marketing Management

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Women have the traits that excellent salespeople possess. Innovative sales organizations of the future would do well to diversify their salesforce, their executive leadership team, and to work to rectify gender inequality in the workplace. The post Why Women Excel in Sales appeared first on Sales & Marketing Management.

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Mr. Inside Sales

FEBRUARY 19, 2023

It took me years to believe this. At first, it seemed almost rude to utter it… But let me ask you: out of ten prospects you pitch to, how many end up actually buying? My guess? Two. Yep, two out of ten prospects you speak with turn into buyers. And this means that you spend hours each day pitching to people who are never going to buy! That’s why most people get burned out in sales.

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Bernadette McClelland

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Will You Take The Road Less Travelled Or The Path Of Least Resistance? It’s scary taking the road less travelled as most people take the path of least resistance instead. It’s easier! On moving to the USA from Australia, I knew there would be a huge component of personal and professional growth. It would mean I’d shift the way I went to market as well as iterate my message.

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SBI Growth

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Two weeks ago, SBI hosted our quarterly CEO growth forum. While the firm has hosted this peer connection program for over six years, this meeting was my first time hosting as the CEO of SBI. I felt humbled to be in the company of these go-to-market leaders. This invitation-only group comprises CEOs of varying industries, and I witnessed an assuring juxtaposition.

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Sales and Marketing Management

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Dan Gottlieb, senior director analyst in the Gartner for Sales practice, admits he's hustling to stay ahead of the impact of ChatGPT and similar AI-powered technology. The post Dan Gottlieb on ChatGPT’s Use In B2B Sales appeared first on Sales & Marketing Management.

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Zoominfo

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

Whether by personal choice or managerial mandate, much of corporate America is returning to the office after more than two years of uncertainty and remote work. While the pandemic accelerated many trends that were already becoming mainstream, including remote work and virtual collaboration, recent data suggests that many companies are keen to see a return to in-office, on-premises work.

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Anthony Cole Training

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Recently, I shared 5 key things that have helped us grow and serve others in the last 30 years, hoping they will be helpful to others on their journey. Now, I'm taking a deeper dive into the 5 key takeaways with a more detailed on each. Here's #2: Planning.

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Membrain

FEBRUARY 19, 2023

In this latest episode of the Art and Science of Complex Sales podcast, Paul Fuller sits down with Matt Dixon , co-author of the JOLT Effect , to discuss why buyers stall out and end in no-decision, as well as what salespeople can do about it.

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Speaker: Andrew Regan, Managing Partner at BlueSeed Retail Ltd.

Did you know that 70% of new retail technology fails to deliver expected benefits and can often decrease customer value, service, and experience? With that in mind, how can we empower our store associates to leverage new technology to optimize the customer experience and boost productivity? This exclusive webinar with Andrew Regan will dive into strategies to empower retail associates for success with new technology.

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Sales and Marketing Management

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Most effective marketing plans in the digital age include a strategy around search engine optimization, including the use of Google AdWords and other keyword advertising tools. As part of these strategies, many companies consider purchasing keywords including a competitor’s trademarks. For example, Pepsi may wish to have an advertisement for its products appear anytime a […] The post Can I Purchase My Competitor’s Trademark as a Keyword?

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Zoominfo

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Consumer data has become one of the most valuable currencies in the world. As a result, privacy regulators are going to great lengths , such as issuing record-breaking fines , in order to keep consumer data safe and businesses in check. For reference, the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) alone has taken enforcement action against over 100 businesses for violating data protection regulations.

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Allego

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Schools probably don’t do this anymore, but when I was in elementary school (GenX-er here), we were taught how to use the telephone. The telephone company donated a dozen rotary phones, and we paired up to practice how to answer the phone, take a message, call a neighbor, and call 911. It was a room full of 8-year-olds running through call scripts like pint-sized sales reps.

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Alice Heiman

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Samantha McKenna, a former employee of On24, was recruited by LinkedIn for her mastery of building a powerful brand on the platform. She started posting on LinkedIn in 2011, leading to recognition and a promotion. After two years, she broke her 13th record and decided to pursue her passion for making a positive impact. She left LinkedIn to start her own company, #SamSales, initially intending to work part-time, but quickly realized that wasn’t feasible.

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Advertiser: ZoomInfo

Even in today’s data-driven sales world, cold calling remains a fact of life for many go-to-market professionals. Fortunately, today’s sales leaders have a crucial advantage over their predecessors: market intelligence and outreach platforms that can warm up virtually any introduction.

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Gong.io

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

This article is part of the Gong Labs series, where we publish findings from our data research team. We analyze sales conversations and deals using the Gong Reality Platform’s proprietary AI, then share the results to help you win more deals. Subscribe here to read upcoming research. A global pandemic. A new generation of decision makers. An economic downturn.

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Zoominfo

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

ZoomInfo’s podcast, Pretty Big Deal , just wrapped its second season. The podcast shares stories of salespeople — from CEOs to financial planners to actresses — about how they landed some of the biggest deals of their career. Here are a few of the best lessons we learned from this great season. 1. Make a Good Impression & Focus on Relationship Building Actress Andrea Lopez knows that impressions matter.

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Predictable Revenue

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Jesui Ayala joins Collin Stewart on the Predictable Revenue podcast to discuss the SDR mindset and what it takes to build a successful sales development career. The post SDR Mindset: What does it mean? appeared first on Predictable Revenue.

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Product Management University

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Product management is one of the hottest careers in high-tech right now with tremendous career growth. If you’re considering a career in this industry, you’ll need to know exactly what will be expected of you as a product manager. Fortunately, we have all the insights you’ll need to succeed. In this post, we’ll look at the nuances of the product manager career path and how to stand out in your role so you can advance in your field.

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Speaker: Lynnette Khalfani-Cox, The Money Coach®

Niche markets represent a huge opportunity for the financial services industry in America. From college students and women to communities of color and low-to-moderate-income households, niche populations have specialized financial needs – but they often underutilize many valuable financial products and services. How can you better connect with these consumers?

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Apptivo

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

1. Overview 2. ABCs of sales lead management 3. Sales Lead Management Process 4. Implementing a Lead Management Strategies to increase sales 5. Wind-Up Overview No matter what you sell or the sector you’re in, you need a consistent flow of qualified leads to develop your business. However, inbound sales teams need a well-defined lead management system and the right tools to get the most value out of those leads.

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Zoominfo

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Business today is fueled by a constantly expanding, increasingly complex body of data. And that means data governance — managing the data produced, acquired, and used by a company — has become a critical function. A comprehensive data governance strategy is essential to addressing data quality , security, privacy, and access — all of which are key to maximizing the value of a company’s data assets.

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Sell Courses Online

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Businesses of all sizes are always trying to find ways to increase customer loyalty, and creating an online community … How to Create Community Guidelines That Increase Engagement Read More →

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